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a⋅tax⋅i⋅a

  [uh-tak-see-uh]
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–noun Pathology.
loss of coordination of the muscles, esp. of the extremities.
Also, a⋅tax⋅y  [uh-tak-see, a-tak-] .

Origin:
1605–15; < NL < Gk: indiscipline, equiv. to a- a- 6 + táx(is) -taxis + -ia -ia

Related forms:
a⋅tax⋅ic, adjective
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a·tax·i·a   (ə-tāk'sē-ə)   
n.  Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement.

[Greek ataxiā, disorder : a-, not; see a-1 + taxis, order.]
a·tax'ic adj. & n.
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Main Entry: atax·ia
Pronunciation: &-'tak-sE-&, (')A-
Function: noun
: an inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that issymptomatic of some nervous disorders —atax·ic /-sik/ adjective
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ataxia a·tax·i·a (ə-tāk'sē-ə) or a·tax·y (ə-tāk'sē)
n.
Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. Also called dyssynergia, incoordination.

ataxic a·tax·ic (ə-tāk'sĭk) or a·tac·tic (ə-tāk'tĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by ataxia.

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ataxia   (ə-tāk'sē-ə)  Pronunciation Key 
Loss of muscular coordination as a result of damage to the central nervous system.
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